Quick overview of a new toy I got in the mail today, an Ontario TAK-1 knife — fixed blade, plain edge. Thing came out of the box SHARP as hell. Slices through cardboard and business cards like butter.

It’s a bit longer than I expected, which is my own fault for not researching the products specifications before ordering the thing. Oh, well. I used my American Express rewards points to pay for it, so it was kinda/sorta a freebie, anyway. Tried giving it to the wife to use in the kitchen, but she wasn’t interested. Said it looked too sharp and isn’t the right shape for a kitchen knife. (??) Anyway….

I still plan to use it for outdoor activities or whatever. I was hoping to use this as my everyday carry, but I went ahead and purchased an Ontario RAT 3 for that purpose instead. I’ll keep the TAK-1 lashed to my backpack.